The Pacific Crest Trail community has lost one of its great champions. Bill Jensen, a steadfast supporter of the PCT, longtime major donor, avid thru-hiker, and inspired Trail Angel, recently died of a heart attack in New Mexico while hiking a section of the CDT. Bill truly believed... Read more
The PCT Photo Contest began 33 years ago to fill the pages of the PCT Communicator magazine with beautiful images that document people’s authentic experiences on the trail. Since then, we’ve amassed a splendid collection of photos capturing the trail, the critters that inhabit it, the people who look after ... Read more
From the early days of our species living in caves to modern times, we have gathered around and enjoyed meals with one another. Maybe it’s around a dinner table with family, at a ... Read more
The season is here. Thru-hikers, section hikers, and equestrians are arriving at Campo from across the country and around the world, and we couldn’t be happier to see you. The conversations, perspectives, and friendships that happen out here between people from all over the world are part of what makes ... Read more
For those of you who are starting early in the season, you may have already had a chance to say hello to them down at the Southern ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association was honored to present the 2026 Luminary Award to Barney Scout Mann and Sandy ‘Frodo’ Mann during Hike the Hill in March. PCTA CEO Megan Wargo presented the award in person, recognizing a lifetime of service that helped shape the Pacific Crest Trail community as ... Read more
Jennifer Albinson and Justin Cohan-Shapiro married on July 16, 2016, at Sardine Lake in Sierra City, California, near the halfway point along the Pacific Crest Trail—a quick pit-stop before they carried on through the remainder of their thru-hike. The couple had met a few years prior in the Fall of ... Read more
Our Love on the Trail series has become a beloved tradition in February.
It’s our opportunity to stop, look around, and appreciate all the wonderful stories the trail weaves. People from all walks of life, finding or falling even deeper in love because of one long-distance trail spanning from Mexico ... Read more
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